Requirements
Cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, with three (3) years in the grade of Principal Digital Health Officer or a comparable position
Bachelor's degree in Health Informatics, Health Information Systems, Health Records and Information Science, ICT, Epidemiology, Health Economics and Policy, Statistics, Biostatistics, Health Systems, Data Science and Analytics, or Computer Science
Master's degree in Health Informatics, Health Information Systems, Health Records and Information Science, ICT, Epidemiology, Health Economics and Policy, Statistics, Biostatistics, Health Systems, Data Science and Analytics, or Computer Science
Registration with a relevant and recognized regulatory body as applicable
Certificate in a Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Key Responsibilities
Developing, implementing, and reviewing comprehensive policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, legislation, and regulations for aggregate health information systems
Creating indicator manuals and defining clear measurable goals in collaboration with national programs and projects
Implementing standards for reporting formats and aligning data elements with reporting requirements
Conducting regular evaluations on aggregate data and patient-level reporting formats to identify improvement areas
Developing integrated multiple visualization dashboards and GIS-related modalities for real-time monitoring
Leveraging aggregate health information systems tools to automate data collection, aggregation, and reporting processes
Ensuring data relevance and system adherence to health data standards and regulatory frameworks
Implementing and overseeing automatic indicator reporting and mapping systems
Implementing comprehensive data recovery strategies, backup policies, and breach mitigation measures
Designing qualitative and quantitative surveys to determine stakeholder information needs
Developing concise data-driven narratives with supporting charts and visualizations
Defining objectives for monitoring health information systems to improve data quality
Analyzing and sharing reports on key performance indicators and policy development
Developing reports for program design and implementing early warning systems
Engaging stakeholders and programs to identify indicators requiring monitoring
Planning, testing, and integrating new technologies into existing health information systems
Developing strategies to ensure accessibility and usability of health data for end users
Required Compliance Certificates
Certificate of Good Conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
Certificate of compliance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Current Self Declaration form from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
What We Offer
The Assistant Director will be responsible to the Deputy Director Digital Health and Informatics
The role involves supporting the Deputy Director in the management and technical implementation of digital health and informatics initiatives within the agency